Program Overview

Introduction to Film Production and Broadcast Engineering BEng (Hons)

The University of Surrey offers a unique program that combines engineering theory, artistic visual storytelling, and content production with practical skills for the creative industries. The Film Production and Broadcast Engineering BEng (Hons) program is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and provides students with a comprehensive understanding of film and television production, as well as the technical skills required to succeed in the industry.

Course Structure

The program is offered in two formats: a three-year full-time course and a four-year full-time course with a professional training placement. The course structure is designed to provide students with a solid foundation in the technical and creative aspects of film and television production.

• Year 1: Students take compulsory modules in The Art of Visual Storytelling, Film Production, Audio Signal Analysis, Audio Electronics 1, Audio Fundamentals, Computer Systems, and Video Fundamentals.
• Year 2: Students take compulsory modules in Sound in Film and TV, Computer Imaging and Programming, Studio Engineering, Professional Projects Portfolio, Video Streaming and Computer Networks, Broadcast Transmission, Cinematography, and TV Studio Practice.
• Year 3: Students take compulsory modules in Research Methods, Advanced Colour Science, Technical Project 30, and Creative Production. Students also choose two optional modules from a range of topics, including Visual Narrative Collaborations, Digital Communications, Data & Internet Networking, Writing Gaming, and Screenwriting.

Professional Training Year (PTY)

The PTY is an optional component of the program that provides students with the opportunity to gain practical experience in the industry. Students can choose to take a PTY in the UK or abroad, and the University provides support and guidance throughout the process.

Teaching and Learning

The program uses a variety of teaching and learning methods, including lectures, seminars, project work, tutorials, workshops, trips, group work, and independent study. Contact hours can vary across modules, but full details are available from the University of Surrey's module catalogue.

Career Opportunities

The program provides students with a range of career opportunities in the film and television industry, including roles in production, post-production, and broadcast engineering. The University's award-winning Professional Training placement scheme gives students the chance to spend a year in industry, either in the UK or abroad.

Facilities

The University of Surrey has a range of facilities to support the program, including the Media Studios, which provide students with access to professional-grade equipment and software.

Entry Requirements

The typical offer for the program is BBB at A-level, with required subjects including Mathematics. The University also accepts a range of other qualifications, including BTEC, International Baccalaureate, and European Baccalaureate.

Fees and Funding

The annual tuition fees for the program are to be confirmed, with professional training placement year fees approximately 20% of the full-time UK fees of the academic year. The University offers a range of scholarships and bursaries to support students, including the Vice-Chancellor's Future Leaders Award and the University of Surrey Bursary.

Placements and Study Abroad

The University's Professional Training placement scheme provides students with the opportunity to gain practical experience in the industry, either in the UK or abroad. The University also has partnerships with universities around the world, providing students with the opportunity to study abroad as part of their program.

Hear from Our Students

Students on the program have praised the unique combination of technical and creative skills, as well as the opportunity to gain practical experience in the industry. Alumni have gone on to work in a range of roles in the film and television industry, including production, post-production, and broadcast engineering.

Registration and Application

Students can register their interest in the program and apply online through UCAS, with the institution code S85 and course code P313. The University's admissions team is available to provide support and guidance throughout the application process.